Health & Safety Manager

Join one of the biggest road projects in Norway's history!

The public-private contract (PPP) includes the financing, design, construction, operation and maintenance of a 9.4 kilometer four-lane highway, located in the Norwegian county of Vestland. The project aims to improve travel between Bergen and the island of Sotra on the west coast. The construction includes the construction of two twin tunnels of 4.6 kilometers in length and a four-lane bridge of about 900 meters. The new road system will have a space dedicated to public transportation, as well as access for pedestrians and bicycles. In addition, the project includes the construction of three smaller bridges.

JOB SUMMARY

Health & Safety Manager

Location: Norway - Bergen

Project: Sotra Link

Salary: Negotiable

KEY SKILLS REQUIRED FOR THIS ROLE

Health & Safety, HSQE, Health & Safety Manager

IMPORTANT

Between 5/10 years experience within a similar position required

JOB DESCRIPTION

Demonstrate a personal commitment to the safety and health framework, policies and management system requirements and expectations;
Develop and maintain an awareness of SHE hazards and associated risks and demonstrate a commitment to eliminate or minimise those risks;
Understand and effectively undertake SHE accountabilities.
To investigate accidents and ensure all documentation is updated.
Implementation of any new legislation relating to health and safety.
Facilitate all forms of risk assessment - manual handling, fire risk assessments / fire prevention
Occupational health and safety surveys - noise, light, chemical substances.
Health and safety awareness training.
Site inspections.
Toolbox talks.
To complete prevention inspections on a regular basis and ensure records maintained of same.
Annual H&S audits and Quality Assurance
Ensure the company meets its obligations under the ‘Control of Major Accident Hazards Regulations’.
Ensure construction accreditations such as CHAS and Constructionline are achieved and renewed.
Devise and improve the training matrix for all staff, carry out H&S inductions and in-house training.
Ensuring the business is legally compliant with all health and safety legislation
Working with and training all employees to manage, monitor and improve the health and safety standards in the workplace
Being responsible for all safety inspections in the workplace (for example, monitoring noise levels in a warehouse)
Assisting with the creation and management of health and safety monitoring systems and policies in the workplace
Managing emergency procedures (such as fire alarm drills) and organising emergency teams such as fire marshals and first aiders
Offering general health and safety advice to all employees
Experiences, Skills and Behavioural Competencies

Essential:

• General NEBOSH Certificate

• CSR Site Card

• First Aid Basic Certificate

Preferable:

• NEBOSH Fire Prevention and Risk Management Certificate

• Environmental Management Systems Qualification

• General Management Qualification

• IOSH Safety, Health and Environment for Construction Workers

If you have all the necessary qualifications and experience of similar work, this could be your opportunity to become part of our team.

Please send your CV to this advert. If you wish to discuss this role in more detail, please feel free to call Simon on (phone number removed). Alternatively, please send your CV with references to: (url removed)